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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $965 | $1174 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $136 | $175 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $271 | $313 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $37 | $51 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $164 | $196 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $27 | $44 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $29 | $54 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $47 | $82 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $65 | $44 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $142 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $50 | $64 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |